All programs are outdoors unless inclement weather:

Friday, October 17th 7:00pm-8:00pm: “Campfire Stories & Sweet Treats” Northwest Indiana Storytellers celebrate their 35th annual event! Come and join us for fun stories at the campground shelter next to site #116. Parking is available at the Nature Center or Campground Gate overflow parking lots.

Treats at the campfire are provided by Friends of Indiana Dunes.

Saturday, October 18th 10:30am to Noon: “Stories for Children” Just outside the Nature Center, around the fire ring, stories for all ages will come to life with the help of a variety of props, thingamajigs, or puppets to enthrall the listener.

1:00pm to 2:30pm: “Storytellers Favorites” Come to the Nature Center’s Outdoor Fire Ring to hear the stories that each storyteller loves to tell over and over.

2:30pm-3:30pm: “Stories from Around the World & Open Mic” Join us at the Nature Center’s Fire Ring where stories will be shared from around the world. Then the floor will be open to anyone wanting to share their favorite story, poem or song.

5:30pm-8:00pm: “Ghost Stories!” A night of fright awaits you in this open-air concert at the Nature Center’s Fire Ring for the 32nd year in a row! Bring a blanket, lawn chair and a friend to hold on to as this program will feature a collection of spooky tales. Two special story sessions will take place.

5:30pm - 6:30pm: Children age 7 and under are encouraged to listen to the tales.

7:00pm - 8:00pm: Stories for ages 8 and up.

Apple cider & cookies provided by Friends of Indiana Dunes.